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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.14, 841.74 and 317.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.14, 841.74 and 317.88 is: 476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.14 : 841.74 = 317.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.14/841.74 = 317.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.14x = 841.74 × 317.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.14x = 267,572.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,572.31/561.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.84

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